Das grosse Buch vom Auge

The Eye - Our Window to the World. The eyes are our most important sensory organ, and eye diseases, as well as diminishing eyesight in old age, play a role for almost everyone at some point. Nevertheless, most people lack basic knowledge: When should cataracts be operated on? What do expensive premium lenses offer? Does macular degeneration lead to blindness? Which treatments are sensible? Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Wilhelm explains clearly and vividly, using many photos, examples, and experiments, how the human eye works, how images are processed in our brain, and what dangers exist for our visual organ. The reader is brought up to date with the latest scientific findings. At the same time, the book addresses practically all eye diseases, offering advice and encouragement to those facing visual impairment and potential blindness, empowering them to become informed patients who can competently and autonomously participate in therapy decisions and any necessary surgeries.